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mea O loko table of contents ʻApelila April 2010 Vol.27, No.

Āina: Land and Water Where are the ceded

lands?

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BY FRANCINE MURRAY | As part of the Kia'a 'Āina Project, University of Hawai'i Professor Lilikalā Kame'eleihiwa is aiming to train professionals in the inventory of the former ceded lands.

Ea: Governance Akaka Bill amendments reflect congressional nrnniise tn Native

Hawaiians

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BY HAUNANI APOUONA | The OHA Chairperson examines the recent approval of the Akaka Bill in the U.S. House and what it means to the Native Hawaiian drive for self-determination.

Ho'ona'auao: Education New study shows benefits of culture-based

education

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BY LISA ASAT0 | Parents and teachers have long noticed that culture in the classroom promotes learning. Now comes the latest research that gives high marks to this notion.

New monthly feature! Hot off the 19thcentury presses!

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BY KAU'I SAI-DUDOIT | Ho'olaupa'i: the Hawaiian Newspaper Project tells the story behind the state motto.

GALENDAR

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From Earth Day to the musical group Waipuna's inaugural Mother's Day Concert, find events brimming with 'ohana-style fun.

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Jerry Konanui pounds poi at the taro fest. - Photo: Courtesy ofEastMaui īaro Festival